Monash University Handbook 2011 Postgraduate - Course

The course introduces students to the academic study of international politics; individual units deal with a range of topics, including global security, economics and ethics.

Students successfully completing this course should have:

• an understanding of selected aspects of the academic field
• a critical appreciation of the secondary literature in the field of study
• advanced reading, communication and analytical skills relevant to the field of study.

This course consists of two level four 12-point units, including one core and one elective unit. Note not all units will be offered every year.

Core units

Students complete a minimum of one of the following:

• APG4323 Ethics in world politics
• APG4324 Advanced seminar in international political economy
• APG4327 Wars of recognition: Terrorism and political violence
• APG4330 Global soul
• APG4332 Strategic studies

Electives

• APG4334 Southeast Asian politics
• APG4336 Islam and modernity
• APG4337 Conflict resolution and Islam in the Middle East
• APG4666 Terrorism, counter-terrorism and intelligence
• APG4667 Fringe politics and extremist violence: An introduction to terrorism
• one of the core units not already completed

Students who complete this course with a minimum credit average are eligible to apply for entry into course 1400 Postgraduate Diploma in International Relations.

Graduate Certificate in International Relations